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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.46, 331.63 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.46, 331.63 and 181.58 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.46 : 331.63 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.46/331.63 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.46x = 331.63 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.46x = 60,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,217.38/240.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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